As one of the leading international research institutions, KASTEL Security Research Labs contributes to the interdisciplinary research of holistic solutions for the security and data protection of complex networked systems. We span the arc from basic research to application research, including timely transfer to business, society, and politics. We explore the quantification of security and privacy. In doing so, we are guided by the unity of research, teaching, and innovation.

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Nov 28, 2024

IT Security Location Karlsruhe: IT Security Through the Looking-Glass” Evening Event

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Nov 28, 2024

First ‘KASTEL controversial’ Panel Discussion

Data retention is a big issue at the moment. How can we ensure that the private rights of citizens are protected in the case of online surveillance by law enforcement authorities? This question was discussed by experts at the first ‘KASTEL controversial’ panel discussion. KASTEL Security Research Labs was the host of the event on the topic of privacy protection in surveillance on 21 November 2024 at the IHK Karlsruhe.

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Oct 23, 2024

Article in the Current Issue of the “Industrieanzeiger”

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Publications: Insights into our Research

The research results at KASTEL Security Research Labs are highlighted by numerous outstanding publications. Get insights into our research work.

Apr 20, 2025
Cryptography

Analytical Evaluation of Time-based Cryptography

Ramadan, M.; Gadekar, P.; Hagenmeyer, V.; Elbez, G.
2025. Title: Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Information Systems Security and Privacy 2025. Editor: Gabriele Lenzini, Paolo Mori, Steven Furnell (Eds.)

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Mar 31, 2025
Software Engineering

Do Large Language Models Contain Software Architectural Knowledge? An Exploratory Case Study with GPT

Soliman, M.; Keim, J.
2025. 22nd IEEE International Conference on Software Architecture (ICSA 2025), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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Mar 01, 2025
Societal Security Usable Security

SoK: The past decade of user deception in emails and today’s email clients’ susceptibility to phishing techniques

Veit, M. F.; Wiese, O.; Ballreich, F. L.; Volkamer, M.; Engels, D.; Mayer, P.
2025. Computers & Security, 150, 104197.

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